Columbus City Council will consider ordinances Monday aimed at restricting ICE activity on city property and protecting families, students and workers. The measures follow a December enforcement surge that detained more than 280 people across Ohio.

Three Columbus City Schools students inspired attendees with speeches on equality and progress at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast.

Command Alkon opened a Center of Hardware Excellence and moved its corporate headquarters to Hilliard as the company marks 50 years.

Ecuador will use Columbus’s OhioHealth Performance Center as its 2026 World Cup base camp, pairing training at the Crew complex with a stay at Le Méridien Columbus.

Ohio's House passed a bill allowing more college readiness test options beyond ACT/SAT, including the CLT, for high school students. The bill now awaits Senate approval.

Hilliard City Council has chosen Riverside City Manager Joshua Rauch as its next city manager. He is expected to begin on April 20, at a $255,000 base salary.

The White House says Japan will finance a roughly $33B, 9.2GW gas plant near Portsmouth as part of a $550B pledge. Officials and local planners say many details remain unresolved.

Marion County’s prosecutor warned residents after weeks of odd tastes and smells in tap water. The utility says the supply meets safety standards, but questions linger.

The Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington is implementing stricter parking enforcement near Kingsdale Shopping Center starting February 23 to prevent misuse of retailer parking spots.

Beth Hammack, Cleveland Fed President, offered career guidance and economic insights during her visit to Ohio State University, emphasizing the Fed's role and community development.

Violet Township firefighters extinguished a room fire on Hill Road North; no injuries reported, and working smoke alarms credited for alerting occupants. Investigation of the fire's cause is ongoing.

Delaware, Ohio invites residents to witness the interview process for a vacant 3rd Ward council seat at City Hall, with a focus on transparency and community involvement in local governance.

Pickaway County will host Wild Threads for sewing enthusiasts to work on unfinished fabric projects, with support and advice from peers. The event is on Feb 21, at the Park District HQ, with a $5 registration fee.